Higher costs may be permanently embedded for Australian consumers and businesses as port companies reap historic profits from unchecked price increases, freight operators warn. Profits for Australian stevedore companies, which load and unload containers at ports, rose for the fifth year in a row to a...
Almost two in three Australians would not consider working for a company that required a long commute and many were willing to sacrifice higher wages and perks to work closer to home. Employees with short commutes also reported being happier and more productive, and saved an...
The Christmas and New Year period is traditionally a time of togetherness, reflection and celebration. For families with loved ones living in aged care facilities or retirement homes, this season can be both meaningful and emotionally complex. While festive decorations and organised activities bring cheer to...
Every generation is shaped by the world it inherits—and by the challenges it must overcome. While it’s easy to fall into debates about which generation had it hardest or best, a more constructive view recognises that each cohort faced profound changes that required resilience, adaptability, and...
Running a small business comes with plenty of moving parts—managing customers, marketing your services, staying on top of expenses, and keeping operations running smoothly. But one area that often catches business owners off guard is tax planning, particularly when it comes to the Business Activity Statement...
Mortgage holders should not expect any relief for the foreseeable future, Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock says, after leaving interest rates on hold. In a widely-anticipated, unanimous decision, the central bank’s monetary policy board kept the cash rate steady at 3.6 per cent for a third-straight...